It said the sentence was “disproportionate to the crime” and could bring the justice system “into disrepute”.

In the application for the appeal, the NPA argued that the Supreme Court of Appeal as well as the high court rejected the defence that Pistorius acted in “private defence” when he shot through his bathroom door.

“Thus, there existed no justification for the accused’s actions,” the application read.

I have so moved on from the Oscar trial. I wish NPA did the same. I don't know why so much obsession while they don't do same with others.